Xavi Pens New Deal
28 January 2013
Barcelona have continued to tie down their top stars as the club has revealed that midfielder Xavi has extended his stay until 2016.
The Spain international, who turns 33 on Friday, extended his contract by another two years, with his previous deal having been set to expire in June 2013.
Xavi admitted that he was "excited to play for Barca for many years to come", even though he understands the demands that come at a top club.
"This is a special day because it means I'll spend more years at Barca, this is where I want to be. My first choice was always to stay here. The club has made an effort and I am grateful," he told the club's official website.
When he eventually hangs up his boots, he is confident that Barca have enough talent in the ranks to fill his place though.
"There are many players that are able to play in my position and they’ve shown that they can do it," said Xavi when asked about who would replace him when he decides to hang up his boots. Barça will continue to perform when I’m not around."
A statement on the club's official website read, "Xavi Hernandez will be a FC Barcelona player through June 30 of 2016 after he signed his contract extension with FC Barcelona this afternoon. President Sandro Rosell, vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta were all present at the signing ceremony.
"The Catalan midfielder, who turned 33 years old this Friday, thus extends his contract with the club for two additional years. The player’s contract was due to expire on June 30 of 2014. Xavi and Carles Puyol, who extended his contract with the club last week, are the latest players to commit their futures to FC Barcelona."
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Submitted by: jessemyburgh033
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 21:57:06
@city-that player who eventualy fils the position at barca....i doubt he would make a beter mark than xavi's.....
Submitted by: LEEROY246
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 19:33:53
Da best ball passer
Submitted by: aramiz
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 18:47:01
@kvitova n @hlubzin, there were many gr8 players b4, Xavi came after Pep n stamps his authority. Barca will always sticks 2 their identity.
Submitted by: City
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 10:04:17
Thanx @City this is what I've been tryn 2 tell @LEEROY.
Submitted by: Hlubzin
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 08:46:04
Good point City,you know how things are done at Barca.
Submitted by: kvitova
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 07:43:32
i like this guy,he is marvellous to watch.he wil stil b productive during those years.long live maestro xavi,u hv bn blessed by the presence of king messi in the team.
Submitted by: milanbaros
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 07:39:51
We don't need 2 replace him @ Leeroy, another player will fill his position n make a mark 4 himself.
Submitted by: City
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 06:01:20
@LEEROY did u read any article where Messi said anything about his replacement?Did u read the part where the editor said "When he(Xavi) EVENTUALLY hangs up his boots" which will be after June 2016 according to his new contract?
Submitted by: vyzouw
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 05:54:49
@vyzouw-i just rate xavi 2 high to believe there is any1 at barca nw wu cn replace hm...soon ul be teling me da ar many wu cn replace mesi at barca
Submitted by: LEEROY246
Date: 29 January 2013, Time: 05:36:42